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Larry Adams
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Larry Adams is a Chicago-based writer and editor who writes about how things get done. A former wire service and community newspaper reporter, Larry is an award-winning writer with more than three decades of experience. In addition to writing about woodworking, he has covered science, metrology, metalworking, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micromanufacturing . He was previously a Tabbie Award winner for his coverage of nano-based coatings technology for the automotive industry. Larry volunteers for the historic preservation group, the Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios, and the science-based group, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).

Architectural Products

Timberlab acquires American Laminators accelerating mass timber construction

PORTLAND, Ore. —Timberlab Holdings Inc., owner of Timberlab Inc., a national provider of mass timber systems, and Diversified Wood Resources, LLC, doing business as American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer, have entered into an agreement for Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome beginning June 10, 2024.
By Larry Adams, May 17, 2024 | 11:21 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

ISM: Economic improvement to continue through 2024

Manufacturing is expected to expand in 2024 at a slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue is to increase 2.1%; capital expenditures to increase 1%; capacity utilization at 82.8%; services are expected to expand in 2024 at a slightly slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue to increase 2.9%; capital expenditures to increase 1.4%; capacity utilization at 88.6%.
By Larry Adams, May 17, 2024 | 6:28 am CDT
Wood Week - Recovery nears; AWFS biggies back; lumber fines; formaldehyde trailers

Woodworking Industry News

NAHB: Higher interest rates keep single-family housing starts flat

WASHINGTON — Single-family starts remained flat in April as interest rates moved above 7% last month and builders were dealing with tighter lending conditions.Overall housing starts increased 5.7% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. 
By Larry Adams, May 16, 2024 | 9:57 am CDT

Events & Contests

Ashley Furniture named inaugural HFA Manufacturer of the Year

Ashley Furniture Industries has been named the first HFA Manufacturer of the Year award from the Home Furnishings Association. In winning the award, the association said that "Ashley has achieved remarkable growth and sustained success through a strong company culture centered on employee development, customer service excellence, and innovative practices."
By Larry Adams, May 16, 2024 | 8:29 am CDT